Optical Engineer III

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer III in Redmond to collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to predict and improve system-level performance of novel products and prototypes.

You will refine MATLAB-based emulation tools and analyze results to enhance product performance while improving the codebase's maintainability, efficiency, and capabilities, using Python and strong software practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, CS or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python with version control experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to predict and improve system-level performance.
• Analyze MATLAB simulations to enhance product performance and maintainable codebase.
• Refactor code in IQToolbox and model end-to-end performance of display systems.
• Communicate findings to drive specifications and product success.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Source control

Signal processing

Software development

Education

BS in Engineering/Physics/Optics/CS/Color Science/EE

Job description

Job Title: Optical Engineer III

Location: Redmond (Can work 5 days/wk in office or hybrid schedule, but must be in office at least every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Duration: 12 Months (possibility to extend dependent on performance & business needs)

Job Description: Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Summary

• In this role, you will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to predict and improve system-level performance of novel products and prototypes.
• Using internally developed simulation tools-including an existing display emulation codebase in MATLAB-you will analyze results to directly enhance product and prototype performance while improving the codebase's maintainability, efficiency, and capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Code refactoring in IQToolbox.
• Use simulation tools to model end-to-end performance of display systems
• Report analysis of these simulations to establish specifications for these display systems and ensure a successful product
• Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive system performance to create compelling experiences

Must-Have Skills

1. Deep proficiency in MATLAB
   Signal and image processing knowledge,
   Experience with source control
2. Strong software development skills
3. Experience with Python

Nice-to-have Skills

1. Signal/Image processing
2. Mathematical modeling and simulation
3. Color science
4. Knowledge of display technologies (LED, OLED, LCD, LCOS, DMD) or display pipeline architecture
5. Familiarity with display metrology/calibration, image quality metrics, or human perception
6. Prior Meta experience preferred but not required

Years of Experience

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Degrees/Certifications Required

BS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Color Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Difficulties

There is a steep learning curve in becoming familiar with the code base and what it does.

What makes this role attractive to top talent, and what unique value does it offer to the ideal candidate

• Work on emulating cutting edge AR products that are under development
• Gain experience in imaging system modeling